SXA-389(Z) 400MHz to 2500MHz W Medium Power GaAs HBT Amplifier with Active Bias

SXA-389(Z)
400MHz to 2500MHz W MEDIUM POWER GaAs HBT AMPLIFIER WITH ACTIVE BIAS
Package: SOT-89

Product Description
RFMDs SXA-389 amplifier is a high efficiency GaAs Heterojunction Bipolar Transistor (HBT) MMIC housed in low-cost surface-mountable plastic package. These HBT MMICs are fabricated using molecular beam epitaxial growth technology which produces reliable and consistent performance from wafer to wafer and lot to lot. These amplifiers are specially designed for use as driver devices for infrastructure equipment in the 400MHz to2500MHz cellular, ISM, WLL, PCS, W-CDMA applications.
Optimum Technology Matching Applied GaAs HBT GaAs MESFET InGaP HBT SiGe BiCMOS Si BiCMOS SiGe HBT GaAs pHEMT Si CMOS Si BJT GaN HEMT InP HBT RF MEMS LDMOS
dBm
50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 850 MHz 1960 MHz 2140 MHz 2450 MHz OIP3 P1dB Gain

Features
Available in RFMD Green, RoHS Compliant, and Pb-Free (Z Part Number) On-Chip Active Bias Control, Single 5V Supply High Output 3rd Order Intercept:+42to+44dBm Typ. High P1dB :+25dBm Typ.
Typical IP3, P1dB, Gain

High Gain:+19dB at 850MHz High Efficiency: Consumes Only 600mW Patented High Reliability GaAs HBT Technology Surface-Mountable Power Plastic Package

Applications
W-CDMA, PCS, Cellular Systems High Linearity IF Amplifiers Multi-Carrier Applications
Min.
12.5

Parameter
Small Signal Gain

Specification Typ.
19.0 14.0 13.5 13.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 25.0 43.0 44.0 42.0 42.0 4.7 5.5 6.0 6.0 1.3:1 1.4:1 1.3:1 1.1:1 115.0 575.0 100

Max.
15.0

Unit
dB dB dB dB dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dBm dB dB dB dB 850MHz 1960MHz 2140MHz 2450MHz 850MHz 1960MHz 2140MHz 2450MHz 850MHz 1960MHz 2140MHz 2450MHz 850MHz 1960MHz 2140MHz 2450MHz 850MHz 1960MHz 2140MHz 2450MHz VCC =5V

Condition

Output Power at 1dB Compression 24.0 Output Third Order Intercept Point 39.0 Noise Figure

Input VSWR

Device Operating Current Operating Dissipated Power Thermal Resistance Test Conditions: Z0 =50, TA =25C

90.0

122.0 610.0

mA mW C/W

junction to backside

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SXA-389(Z)
Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter
Max Device Current (lD) Max Device Voltage (VD) Max RF Input Power Max Dissipated Power Max Junction Temperature (TJ) Operating Temperature Range (TL) Max Storage Temperature ESD
Moisture Sensitivity Level

Rating
240 6 100 1500 165 -40 to + 85 150 1B
MSL 2

Unit
mA V mW mW C C C Class

Caution! ESD sensitive device.

Exceeding any one or a combination of the Absolute Maximum Rating conditions may cause permanent damage to the device. Extended application of Absolute Maximum Rating conditions to the device may reduce device reliability. Specified typical performance or functional operation of the device under Absolute Maximum Rating conditions is not implied. RoHS status based on EUDirective2002/95/EC (at time of this document revision). The information in this publication is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by RF Micro Devices, Inc. ("RFMD") for its use, nor for any infringement of patents, or other rights of third parties, resulting from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of RFMD. RFMD reserves the right to change component circuitry, recommended application circuitry and specifications at any time without prior notice.

Operation of this device beyond any one of these limits may cause permanent damage. For reliable continuous operation, the device voltage and current must not exceed the maximum operating values specified in the table on page one. Bias Conditions should also satisfy the following expression: IDVD <(TJ -TL)/RTH, j-l

Recommended Mounting Configuration for Optimum RF and Thermal Performance

Ground Plane Plated Thru Holes (0.020" DIA) SXA-389B

Machine Screws (Optional)

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SXA-389(Z)
850MHz Application Circuit Data, VCC =5V, ID =120mA (Tuned for Output IP3) p
P1dB vs. Frequency
30 28 26 24 22 20 0 .8 0 .8 5
GHz
dB

Gain vs. Frequency

25
-40C

23 21 19
25 C 85 C -4 0C 0 .9 0.9 5

25C 85C

dBm

17 15 0 .8 0.8 5
GHz

0 .9

0.9 5

Input/Output Return Loss, Isolation vs. Frequency, T=25C

0 -5 -1 0 -1 5 -2 0 -2 5 -3 0 0 .8 0 .8 5
GHz

Third Order Intercept vs. Frequency (POUT per tone = 11dBm)

50 47
dBm

-40C 25 C 85 C

44 41 38 35

dB

S11 S12 S22

0 .9

0 .9 5

0 .8

0 .8 5
GHz

0 .9

0 .9 5

50 47 44
dBm

Third Order Intercept vs. Tone Power Frequency = 850 MHz

Adjacent Channel Power (dBc)

-40 -45 -50 -55 -60 -65 -70 -75

880 MHz Adjacent Channel Power vs. Channel Output Power

-40C 25C 85C

41 38 35 0 3 6 9 12 15

25C 85C -4 0C

10

12

14

16

18

20

POUT per tone (dBm)

Channel Output Power (dBm) IS-95, 9 Channels Forward

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1960MHz Application Circuit Data, VCC =5V, ID =120mA (Tuned for Output IP3) p
P1dB vs. Frequency
30 28 26 24 22 20 1.93 25C 85C -40C 1.94 1.95 1.96
GHz
dB

Gain vs. Frequency

20 18 16 14 12 10 1.93 25C 85C -40C

dBm

1.97

1.98

1.99

1.94

1.95

1.96
GHz

1.97

1.98

1.99

Input/Output Return Loss, Isolation vs. Frequency, T=25C

0 S 11 -5 -1 0 -1 5 -2 0 -2 5 -3 0 1 .9 3
dBm

Third Order Intercept vs. Frequency (POUT per tone = 11dBm)

50

S 12 S 22

47 44 41 38 35 1.93 -40C 25C 85C

dB

1 .9 4

1 .9 5

1 .9 6
GHz

1 .9 7

1 .9 8

1 .9 9

1.94

1.95

1.96
GHz

1.97

1.98

1.99

Third Order Intercept vs. Tone Power Frequency = 1.96 GHz

50
Adjacent Channel Power (dBc)

1960 MHz Adjacent Channel Power vs. Channel Output Power

-40 -45 -50 -55 -60 -65 -70 -75 25C 85C -40C 10 12 14 16 18 20

47 44 41 38 35 0 3 6 9 12 15 -4 0C 2 5C 8 5C

dBm

POUT per tone (dBm)

Channel Output Power (dBm) IS-95, 9 Channels Forward

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EDS-102231 Rev F

SXA-389(Z)
2140MHz Application Circuit Data, VCC =5V, ID =120mA (Tuned for Output IP3) p

P1dB vs. Frequency

30 28 26
dB

Gain vs. Frequency

20 25C 18 16 14 85C -40C

dBm

24 22 20 2.11 25C 85C -40C 2.12 2.13 2.14

GHz

12 10 2.11

2.15

2.16

2.17

2.12

2.13

2.14
GHz

2.15

2.16

2.17

Input/Output Return Loss, Isolation vs. Frequency, T=25C

0 -5 -10 -15 -20 -25 -30 2.11 S 11 S 12 S 22
dBm

Third Order Intercept vs. Frequency (POUT per tone = 11dBm)

50 -40C 47 44 41 38 35 2.11 25C 85C

dB

2.12

2.13

2.14
GHz

2.15

2.16

2.17

2.12

2.13

2.14
GHz

2.15

2.16

2.17

Third Order Intercept vs. Tone Power Frequency = 2.14 GHz

50 47 44 41 38 35 0 3 6 9 12 15
POUT per tone (dBm)

2140 MHz Adjacent Channel Power vs. Channel Output Power

-40
Adjacent Channel Power (dBc)

-40C 25C 85C

-45 -50 -55 -60 -65 -70 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Channel Output Power (dBm) W-CDMA, 64 DPCH + Overhead

dBm

25C 85C -40C

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2450MHz Application Circuit Data, VCC =5V, ID =120mA (Tuned for Output IP3)

P1dB vs. Frequency

30 28 26
dBm

Gain vs. Frequency

20 18 16
dB

25 C 85 C -40 C

24 25C 22 20 2.4 2.42 2.44

GHz

14

85C -40C 2.46 2.48 2.5

12 10 2 .4 2.42 2.44
GHz

2.46

2.48

2.5

Input/Output Return Loss, Isolation vs. Frequency, T=25C

0 -5 -10 -15
dB

Third Order Intercept vs. Frequency (POUT per tone = 11dBm)

50 47 -40C 25C 85C
dBm

S 11 S 12 S 22

44 41 38 35

-20 -25 -30 -35 -40 2.4 2.42 2.44

GHz

2.46

2.48

2.5

2.4

2.42

2.44
GHz

2.46

2.48

2.5

Third Order Intercept vs. Tone Power Frequency = 2.45 GHz

50 -40C 47 44 41 38 35 0 3 6 9 12 15
POUT per tone (dBm)

25C 85C

dBm

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EDS-102231 Rev F

SXA-389(Z)
Pin 1 2 3 4 Function Base GND and Emitter Collector GND and Emitter Description
Base Pin Connection to ground. Use via holes to reduce lead inductance. Place via holes as close to ground leads as possible. Collector pin Connection to ground. Use via holes to reduce lead inductance. Place via holes as close to ground leads as possible.

Suggested Pad Layout

Preliminary

Package Drawing
Dimensions in inches (millimeters) Refer to drawing posted at www.rfmd.com for tolerances.

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Application Schematic
V cc

C1 C2 C3 L1 C4 C7
Z =5 0 , E L1 Z = 50 , E L 2 Z = 5 0 , E L3

R F in

R Fout

L2 C5 C6

Ref. Des.

Vendor Series Matsuo 267M3502104K Rohm MCH18

850 MHz 0.1uF 10% 1000pF 5% 47pF 5% 47pF 5% 3.9pF 0.25pF 3.9pF 0.25pF

1960 MHz 0.1uF 10% 1000pF 5% 22pF 5% 22pF 5% 0.5pF 0.25pF

2140 MHz 0.1uF 10% 1000pF 5% 22pF 5% 22pF 5% 0.5pF 0.25pF

2450 MHz 0.1uF 10% 1000pF 5% 22pF 5% 1.2pF 0.25pF 0.5pF 0.25pF

Ref. Des.

Vendor Series

850 MHz 2 33nH 5% 1.2nH 0.3nH 9.7

1960 MHz 1 18nH 5% thru

2140 MHz 1 18nH 5% thru

2450 MHz 1 15nH 5% thru

C1

C6 Position

C2

L1

Toko LL1608-FS

C 3, C 7

Rohm MCH18

L2

Toko LL1608-FS

C4

Rohm MCH18

E L1

C5

Rohm MCH18

E L2

5.6

C6

Rohm MCH18

E L3

13.2

28.7

31.4

35.9

Evaluation Board Layout

RFin C1 C2 C3 L1
+

RFout

C4

L2

C7

C5

12

C6

SIRENZA MICRODEVICES SOT-89 Eval Board ECB-101499 Rev B

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EDS-102231 Rev F

SXA-389(Z)
Part Identification
4 4

XA3
2

XA3Z
3

Alternate marking SXA389Z or SXA389 on line one with Trace Code on line 2.

Ordering Information
Part Number
SXA-389 SXA-389Z

Reel Size
7 7

Devices/Reel
1000 1000

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